Product details: Elan Ripstick 96 - Black Edition 23/24 Skis
The Black Edition of the Elan Ripstick takes the already legendary freeride series to a new level in terms of looks and performance. Developed by the legendary Glen Plake, these innovative freeride skis set new standards. With a versatile 96 mm waist, the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition represents the entry level of the upper Ripstick univers.
A perennial favourite with magazine testers and professional skiers alike, the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition is renowned for its powerful and reliable feel. Once again it exceeds skiers' expectations of an ultimate and versatile freerider.
Features:
• Widest footprint
• Most flotation in category
• Best powder snow performance
• Premium materials and technology
• Expert skiers that prefer fresh snow & ungroomed terrain
Details:
• Carbon Line Technology
• SST Sidewalls
• Tube Lite Holzkern
• Quad Rod Reinforcement
Technology
Amphibio Carbon Line Technology
Amphibio Carbon Line technology is a combination of innovations that provide the best balance of lightweight construction with power and performance. Amphibio Carbon Line technology elevates the asymmetrical ski design to the next level by strategically locating carbon reinforcement over the inside edges of the skis providing more power in the turn, while carbon rods inserted into the woodcore maximize weight savings and overall stability. The end result is an extremely lightweight high performance ski with uncompromised versatility and smooth performance.
TubeLite Woodcore
I would take these babies out where I really enjoyed the additional power, they offered on the ski down. I could turn up the dial quite a bit as I laid out each turn and I felt confident to take more aggressive lines than I typically would ski touring on lighter touring skis. The technology upgrades and subtle design refinements have enhanced all the qualities that made the Ripstick 102s already a super fun ski. Now instead of skiing groomers well the 102s rail on groomers and the power offered through the geometry of their asymmetrical Amphibio design is noticeably more thanks to the rigidity offered by the carbon inserts.
Quadrod-Reinforcements
The TubeLite wood core, which features two carbon tubes inserted into the core over the full length in the edge area, is extended to QuadRod technology by additionally inserting two more carbon tubes lengthwise into the centre of the core, one each in the shovel area and at the tail of the ski. This construction offers smooth tuning and edge grip at the highest level combined with a natural bending line and the perfect setup of playful handling and powerful performance.